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**Applications for 2012 are open!!**
More than 400,000 young guests enjoy a PGL trip each year, and that means a lot of hungry mouths to feed!
This role offers the perfect chance if you’re interested in starting a career in catering but have no previous experience as we provide all the necessary training.
You will work under the direction of your Head Chef or Chef, preparing, cooking and serving food for our guests as well as cleaning the dining and food preparation facilities after use.
We attempt to use as many fresh ingredients in our dishes as possible and have a healthy eating charter.
Skills
If you're looking for a gateway into a career in catering, within a supportive, rewarding and fun environment, this could be the position for you.
While an interest in catering is an advantage, no previous catering experience is required for this role as we operate a comprehensive training programme that gives you the chance to earn while you learn and gain some valuable qualifications along the way.
We're looking for people who are enthusiastic, enjoy working as part of a fast-paced team and who are willing to learn. Many of our senior catering team originally joined PGL in this role.
Duties
You'll assist the Chefs in preparing balanced, wholesome meals that fuel our guests and staff for their day of activities.
Part of your working week will involve a combination of breakfast, lunch and evening meal shifts. This is a varied role that includes assisting with food preparation, serving from our canteen bays and ensuring the kitchen and dining areas are kept clean, tidy and adhere to our health and safety standards.
You may have the chance to try your centre's activities during your free time, building up your competency in the process.You may also participate in evening entertainments for our guests.
Training
We are keen to encourage development through our training programmes and many of our senior catering staff originally joined us as Catering Assistants.
No experience in this area? No worries! Anyone who joins the PGL Staff team for the first time with limited or no previous experience can join us on the PGL Apprenticeship Scheme. This provides an industry-leading package of training, support and qualifications, enabling people to join PGL at a range of experience levels and will equip you with the skills and confidence to perform your role. There are no age restrictions on our apprenticeship programme.
Staff Package
We offer a competitive wage, paid monthly, an optional free meal package with on-site accommodation provided, access to training and development opportunities and a free staff uniform that reflects your job role, location and contract length. If you are working overseas we also provide return transport from a UK departure point as part of your employment package.
Successful applicants are required to undergo an enhanced CRB disclosure, which PGL will pay for.
You need to possess the legal right to live and work in the UK to be considered for this position.
PGL is committed to the principle of equality and diversity. We welcome applicants from all sectors of the community.
